When we think of lone workers we usually imagine those working in complete isolation such as a security guard manning a building at night, or a farmer working out in the middle of a field. However, while this may be true for many, lone working doesn’t always mean being completely alone, explains Safe Apps (StaySafe).

Long Range Systems (LRS) has developed an emergency call button that is extremely rugged and waterproof. Once the ‘call button’ on the front of the unit is pressed, the unit can page an individual or a group of people to respond to the emergency situation.

Over the past 12 months SoloProtect has seen the expansion and development of its solution range, with the announcements of the SoloProtect Go, SoloProtect Watch, and the forthcoming SoloProtect ID Pro – the new generation of lone worker safety.

Infinis, who generate power from sites across the country, have launched StaySafe as a safety solution to enhance the protection and safety of its staff when working on unmanned sites and out of hours.

The past decade has seen some real changes in lone working practices across the UK, in the number of lone workers, the variety of jobs they undertake and in the training and technology available to protect them. As the Lone Worker Theatre launches at this year's Health & Safety Event, Nicole Vazquez, the organiser of its education programme, explores some of the trends and developments in this field

As the country faces increasing threats of terrorism and rising crime rates, more companies are looking at ways to keep their workers safe. LONEALERT’s sales and marketing manager, Mathew Colley discusses.

It is estimated that 8million people in the UK are lone workers. According to the HSE, this number is on the rise each year, yet it’s an area of employee training that can often be overlooked. With working conditions for individuals changing so quickly, Julian Roberts, CEO for EssentialSkillz, a leading eLearning and compliance specialist, says it’s important that training and risk assessments keep pace.

It’s important that industries move with the times as technology evolves and consumer needs change. Mathew Colley, sales and marketing manager at LoneAlert, says the lone worker industry is doing just that.

All employers have a Duty of Care to keep their staff properly trained and comfortable at work. But when it comes to lone working there’s still many grey areas, says LoneALERT sales & marketing manager, Mathew Colley.

With UK drivers now travelling across Europe and beyond on a regular basis, employees face long periods spent working alone, in a high risk environment where dangers like traffic accidents and physical attacks are pervasive. Mathew Colley, sales & marketing manager at LoneALERT explores the options.

Klaus Allison, managing director of ANT Telecom, explains why businesses looking to safeguard lone workers should focus less on alarms and audit trails, and more on the processes and procedures to ensure workers get the timely help they need when faced with an SOS.

Lone workers are commonly acknowledged to be one of the most vulnerable groups of employees. Whether exposed to danger in the form of abuse, from working with dangerous machinery or simply from working alone, it is the moral and legal obligation of an employer to protect their staff. Stefan Olsberg looks at some ways in which companies can protect their lone workers.

Business downsizing and overhead stripping is
increasing the number of lone workers involved in
potentially hazardous environments.Thankfully there is
now a wide range of technology available designed to
help, but trying

The First Aid at Work course is designed to help employers meet legal requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and is formally certificated by the First Aid Industry Body (F.A.I.B. approved).